Subject: Northeastern Germany
Period: 1633 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.4 x 15.5 inches
51.8 x 39.4 cm
Great map of northeastern Germany and a bit of northwestern Poland including the cities of Berlin, Magdeburg, Wismar and Szczecin. The map is beautifully engraved to show the forests and embellished with coats of arms, compass roses, putti and two cartouches. German text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #2170:1B.
Condition: B+
A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with a bit of soiling and some short tears along the edges of the sheet.